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6 AE

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,308 mi
Last recorded31,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 AE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 29,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 28,306 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 25,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil Sphere (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 25,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil Sphere (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 23,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,534 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 19,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,829 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 17,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,672 miles

slightly gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,483 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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6 AE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6 AE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 6 AE registered?

6 AE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is 6 AE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 AE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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